– New Drill Features Patented 3-Speed Transmission, Optimizing Speed of Application –
– Independent Testing Found the 36V Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver Drills 22 Percent Faster Than the Industry's Leading Corded Hammerdrill –

January 2006 – DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, today announced the launch of its heavy-duty 36V hammerdrill/drill/driver (DC900KL). DEWALT engineered the DC900KL with a 36V battery, providing professional users with increased levels of power and runtime, while maintaining a similar weight to corded and other 18V hammerdrill/drill/drivers. The DC900KL was built from the ground up with innovative features and delivers increased speed, runtime and durability. The DC900KL provides professional contractors with the performance of a corded hammerdrill/drill/driver without the restriction of a power cord.

The DC900KL is designed with a patented 3-speed transmission that optimizes the speed applied to each application, offering professional end users maximum performance for various heavy-duty applications. For example, first speed is ideal for use with hole saws and self feed bits when drilling large holes in wood. Second speed is ideal for use with auger bits or screwdriving. Third speed is ideal for hammer drilling into concrete. Additionally, the DC900KL is equipped with a ½" self-tightening chuck, which enables the chuck to automatically tighten throughout operation. This provides the end user with over twice the bit gripping torque of a traditional keyless chuck. DEWALT also designed the DC900KL with high-levels of durability and reliability to withstand the most demanding applications and the most extreme jobsite environments. For added user comfort and control, the DC900KL has an anti-slip comfort grip on the handle of the drill.

Independent third-party testing evaluated the speed and runtime of the DC900KL compared to the industry's leading corded and cordless hammerdrills. For example, the DC900KL was tested against other corded hammerdrills by drilling a 1-3/8" hole saw into 20 gauge steel. On average, the DC900KL was able to drill through this material in 3.87 seconds, 22 percent faster than the Milwaukee® 0234 and Milwaukee® 300 corded hammerdrills*. When testing the runtime of the tool, the DC900KL drilled an average of 67 holes using a 2-9/16" self feed bit through a 2"x10". This is 2.6 times the number of holes drilled by the industry's leading 18V hammerdrill/drill/driver**.

The DC900KL has the ability to complete a variety of heavy-duty applications, such as drilling in wood with self feed bits, auger bits and hole saws, fastening lag bolts and hammerdrilling in concrete as fast or faster than leading corded drills. Combined with 2-3 times the runtime compared to 18V drills, the DC900KL brings new levels of productivity to the jobsite. The DC900KL will be available in the first half of 2006.

** 3 rd Party testing performed November, 2005. Average results based on 30 Discharges Using 6 Units.
*** Milwaukee® is a registered trademark of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.

About DeWALT (www.dewalt.com)
DeWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors and nailers, as well as saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. DeWALT tools can be found wherever tools are sold, nationally and internationally. With over 1,000 factory owned and authorized locations, DeWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America.

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